Lead Digital Banking & Neobank Launch in Qatar

Link Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Linnk Group is seeking a Senior Digital Banking Manager in Qatar with hands-on experience in digital banking platforms, technical architecture, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a track record of launching digital banking or neobanking platforms and managing complex technical projects across banking environments.

You will lead end-to-end design and deployment, manage core banking integrations with third-party FinTech APIs, and coordinate with regulators to ensure

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital banking, platform development, or technical project management.
• Experience launching a digital banking/neobanking/mobile banking platform from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of core banking APIs, cloud architecture, microservices, and secure onboarding.
• Hands-on experience with digital banking platforms, OAuth, biometrics, authentication standards, and payment ecosystems.
• Experience coordinating with regional financial regulators and implementing regulatory requirements.
• Arabic communication skills are mandatory; English communication is an added advantage.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end design, configuration, and deployment of digital banking platforms, including mobile apps and online portals.
• Manage integrations with core banking systems and third-party FinTech APIs, including payments and KYC/AML solutions.
• Drive digital banking projects from inception through implementation and launch.
• Define technical roadmaps, milestones, risks, dependencies, and delivery plans.
• Manage vendors, technology partners, and external consultants while ensuring SLA compliance.
• Coordinate with financial regulators and ensure platforms meet applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with data residency, cybersecurity, consumer protection, AML/KYC, and risk controls.
• Coordinate security assessments, penetration testing, audits, and remediation activities.

Skills

Digital banking

Platform development

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Regulatory coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Linnk Group is seeking a Senior Digital Banking Manager in Qatar with hands-on experience in digital banking platforms, technical architecture, and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a track record of launching digital banking or neobanking platforms and managing complex technical projects across banking environments.

You will lead end-to-end design and deployment, manage core banking integrations with third-party FinTech APIs, and coordinate with regulators to ensure